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"Because, Sirius, Remus John Lupin had expressed his desire to me to keep it a secret, multiple times. I think he told you, then." I answered, looking up at the boy.

"Bloody right he did. By a fucking letter, too. Says he was afraid I wouldn't accept him." Sirius muttered, crossing his arms.

"There, there." I pat his head, similar to what one would do to a dog, which, weirdly enough, he seemed to enjoy.

"Padfoot! Oi, mate, where are you?" James's voice was heard, breaking through the small silence that had installed itself between Sirius and I.

"Before I go, tell me. Did James ever try to talk to you about the kiss?" Sirius inquired.

"No, not even once. I don't think he remembers it." I said, my mood becoming slightly bitter after the memories of that damned party resurfaced, as if to torture me a bit longer.

"Ok then. I better go and find out what the blockhead wants. Oi Prongs, I'm over here you worrisome prune!" The boy yelled back, slightly jogging through the grass to reach the spot where James was.

I didn't stay alone for long, because my youngest sibling, Johnathan, came to me, his springy curly hair akin to my mother's slightly tousled from the hat he was wearing for protection.

"Lulu! Lulu! Look! A bug!" He ended up showing me a simple cricket he had caught, which caused me to clap nonetheless. Catching crickets isn't as easy as one would think.

"Great job! Now, do you know what to do?" I questioned him, rubbing my thumb on his cheek to try and take away a dirt stain.

"Release it!" He said, chest puffing up knowing he'd do a good deed.

"Of course! Good job! Go on, then." I praised him, before pointing to the area below the swing I was on, a place where no one would be able to step on the bug during the day.

Johnathan then released the small cricket, telling him bye and running towards Nicholas and Tina, who were busy learning how to make flower crowns with Rob.

I went inside and headed to the kitchen, where I was greeted with the sight of Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Scamamder helping mum with magic, who was looking at it a bit weary and amazed alongside my sister Marie.

"Hi dear." My mum was the first to greet me, before Mrs. Potter engulfed me in a giant hug, a type of hug only Euphemia Potter could produce.

We exchanged courtesies and a slight conversation up until my mum started to hand me dishes full of food to put outside.

I carried a few with them and soon we were all seated in the big backyard table and eating some of the tastiest lamb leg ever.

Lunch went surprisingly well. I was seated next to Johnathan and Rob, then Sirius, then James. A reasonable distance, I'd say.

Ever since he had stepped foot into the house he ignored my existence. To be honest, it kind of hurt. It's like he completely gave up on me.

Back when he and Sirius had a massive fight about Merlin knows what, they were talking in less than a day after.

Sure, I ignored him first but bloody hell it was only once! When he decided to ignore me for a whole month in 3rd year because I forgot he had a quidditch game I had to pretend everything was fine. And apologize!

I came out of my own thoughts with my mum asking me for some more gravy. Johnathan was the one to shake me awake.

I passed the gravy and kept eating in silence. No one seemed to question how quiet the table was. It was usually very loud, with me and James playing some stupid game.